File: Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has urged Muslim faithful in the state and across Nigeria to draw inspiration from the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad by promoting peace, compassion, tolerance and service to humanity.
Otu made the call in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Linus Obogo, to mark the Eid-el-Maulud celebration.
The governor described the birth of Prophet Muhammad as an auspicious occasion that offered Muslims and humanity an opportunity to reflect on the enduring virtues of faith, humility, sacrifice and devotion that characterised the Prophet’s life.
The statement read, “The life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad remains an enduring testament to faith, compassion, humility, sacrifice and unyielding devotion to the service of humanity.”
